Congrats to Eva Nancy Trigueros who has been elected COPE’s first Latina co-chair and to COPE members for having chosen this vibrant and diverse group of committed activists to lead the party into the second 50 years of its life. Also elected

COPE’s AGM and volunteer appreciation party is happening Sunday, November 18, from 2-7 p.m. at Holy Trinity Church on 12th (at Hemlock). The AGM is your opportunity to join the discussion about COPE’s election campaign and to help us decide the

The swearing in this week of COPE’s new School Trustee Barb Parrott, Park Board Members Gwen Giesbrecht and John Irwin, and City Councelor Jean Swanson is only the beginning. Gwen’s election as Chair of the Park Board Committee puts her

Jean Swanson’s courageous stand against the Kinder-Morgan (now Trudeau-Morneau?) pipeline expansion led to a seven day jail sentence which has not deterred her and will inspire rather than deter others. In her first statement after release, Jean said “The impacts

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The Coalition of Progressive Electors was formed in 1968 as a coalition of the Vancouver and District Labour Council, housing activists, and residents concerned with the municipal government's inaction on important issues for working people. COPE is committed to a just and sustainable city and will work to achieve this by providing options to meet basic needs that reduce emissions and support environmental well-being. COPE is a strong and vocal opponent of development and resource exploitation that endangers the health and well-being of our planet and future generations.

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About Us:

The Coalition of Progressive Electors was formed in 1968 as a coalition of the Vancouver and District Labour Council, housing activists, and residents concerned with the municipal government's inaction on important issues for working people. COPE is committed to a just and sustainable city and will work to achieve this by providing options to meet basic needs that reduce emissions and support environmental well-being. COPE is a strong and vocal opponent of development and resource exploitation that endangers the health and well-being of our planet and future generations.